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David Harris

David Harris

Dec 8, 2022

David Harris, age 62, passed away unexpectedly December 8, 2022. He was born to Harry (deceased) and Pearl (Mobley) Harris December 1, 1960 in Bucyrus Ohio. 

David is survived by special friends, Big John, Jim, Athena, his very best girl Lady Bird. His family mother, Pearl, brother,  Michael, sisters, Nancy and Barbara.  

He was a graduate of Colonel Crawford class of 1980. He...

Carol Arlene Moran

Carol Arlene Moran

Dec 8, 2022

 

Carol Arlene (Knappenberger) Moran, 97 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday December 8, 2022 at Carlisle Place in Bucyrus.  Carol was born May 21, 1925 in Liberty Twp., Crawford County to the late B. Walter and Alma A. (Cover) Knappenberger.  She was married June 24, 1967 to Robert H. Moran who preceded her in death on March 10, 1998. ...

Thomas J. Lane

Thomas J. Lane

Dec 7, 2022

 

Thomas J. Lane, 65, of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Tom was born April 25, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Samuel G. Lane and Sylvia (Miller) Lane who survives in Bucyrus.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by grandson Austin Lane and sister Bonnie Betz.

Tom is...

Darell Dean Au

Darell Dean Au

Dec 6, 2022

 

Darell Dean Au, 70 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Darell was born December 23, 1951 in Mansfield, OH to the late Donald Clinton Au and Hazel J. (Maxey) Au.  He was married January 24, 2010 to Linda (Crunkilton) Au who survives.  Darell is also survived by daughter Cindi K. Au of...

James Richard Lanker

James Richard Lanker

Dec 5, 2022

 

James Richard Lanker 73 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday December 5, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.  James was born May 7, 1949 in Bucyrus to the late Richard and Eva (Lovell) Lanker.  He was married October 5, 1975 to Carol (Riedlinger) Lanker who survives.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother...

Mary L. Kafer

Mary L. Kafer

Dec 5, 2022

 

Mary L. Kafer, 81 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday December 5, 2022 at ProMedica of Bucyrus following a brief illness surrounded by her family.  Mary was born June 25, 1941 in Marion to the late Louis Benedict and Elberta (Messenger) Seybert.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by step father Laverne Seybert; brother Louis...

Vickie L. Lord

Vickie L. Lord

Dec 2, 2022

 

Vickie L. Lord, 76, of Bucyrus passed away Friday December 2, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus. Vickie was born to the late Mahlon and Evelyn (Growcock) Lord September 4, 1946 in Plymouth, Michigan . Vickie is preceded in death by parents and sister Linda Lord and brother-in-law David Evans.

Vickie is survived by sisters Traci Lord, Terillee...

Stevie E. Williams

Stevie E. Williams

Dec 1, 2022

 

Stevie E. Williams, 29 of Bucyrus passed away on Thursday December 1, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital, her death was unexpected.  Stevie was born April 11, 1993 in Bucyrus to Steven Williams formerly of Bucyrus and Jessie (Lash) Rehm of Bucyrus.  She is also survived by step father Shawn Rehm; 5 year old daughter Lillie and 4 year old...

Violet Irene Butler

Violet Irene Butler

Dec 1, 2022

 

Violet Irene Butler, 87 of rural Bucyrus passed away on Thursday December 1, 2022 at home.  Violet was born October 3, 1935 in Lewis Co., KY to the late Ora Lewis and Ada (McGlothlin) Sparks.  She was married December 31, 1954 to Charles Butler who survives.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Russell...

Ricky Eugene Loftis

Ricky Eugene Loftis

Nov 30, 2022

 

Ricky Eugene Loftis, 67, of Chatfield passed away Thursday November 30, 2022 at Bucyrus Community Hospital. Rick was born on November 26, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Lillard and Esther (Goin) Loftis. Rick is preceded in death by parents and wife Judy.

Rick is survived by daughter Misty Loftis of Florida; brothers, Larry and Danny Loftis...

Eudora "Dorie" Gubernath

Eudora "Dorie" Gubernath

Nov 30, 2022

 

May, 1932 – 2022

Eudora (Dorie) Gubernath, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2022. She was born in May, 1932 to the late Viola (Taylor) and Clyde Stewart. She lived in Crawford County for most of her life. In July, 1950 she married Richard Gubernath and he preceded her in death in February,...

James "Jim" Wade

James "Jim" Wade

Nov 29, 2022

James "Jim" F. Wade, age 68, passed away on November 29, 2022 in Bucyrus, Ohio. Jim was born to the late Joe Wade and Bessie "Ammons" Wade on October 17, 1954, in Willard Ohio. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

Jim is survived by wife Debbie Wade; daughter Rachelle Wade; grandchildren Ava, London,...

Tony Curtis Frazier

Tony Curtis Frazier

Nov 28, 2022

 

Tony Curtis Frazier, 54 Bucyrus passed away on Monday November 28, 2022 at home following a battle with cancer.  Tony was born May 22, 1968 in Bucyrus to Charles Frazier and Mary (Rathers) Stahl both of Bucyrus.  He is also survived by children Samantha (Clinton Rigney) Frazier, Tony Frazier Jr., Chelsea (Robert Ison) Frazier, and James Frazier; step children...

Bobby Ray Spence

Bobby Ray Spence

Nov 23, 2022

 

Bobby Ray Spence 85 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday November 23, 2022 at Woodside Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Gilead, he had been in failing health since July.  Bobby was born September 10, 1937 in Raycel, West Virginia to the late Ransom and Erma (Bloomer) Spence.  He was married June 1, 1957 to Norma (Legates) Spence who survives. ...

Oneata M. Schimpf

Oneata M. Schimpf

Nov 21, 2022

 

Oneata M. "Polly" Schimpf, 90 of the New Washington-Sulphur Springs area passed away on Monday November 21, 2022 at Altercare of Bucyrus.  Polly was born December 4, 1931 in Crestline to the late Wilma Smith Black.  She was married November 16, 1957 to Donald F. Schimpf who preceded her in death on June 30, 2022.  Polly was also preceded...

Julie Downing

Julie Downing

Nov 21, 2022

 

Julie Downing, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at home November 21st 2022. Julie was born to Robert and Kirstine (Simonsen) Downing March 13, 1962 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Julie was preceded in death by mother, Kirstine Downing and brother Bob Downing.

Julie is survived by son, Simon Downing; daughter, Zoe Downing; sister, Jackie (James) Robison; nieces, Jayda Robison, Emilee...

Ruth Kibler

Ruth Kibler

Nov 20, 2022

 

Ruth Dintaman Schell Kibler, 89 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday November 20, 2022 at Westbrook Assisted Living in Upper Sandusky where she had been a resident since May 2021.  Ruth was born April 14, 1933 in Attica OH to the late John M. and Nina M (Hoyles) Dintaman.  She was married January 18, 1991 to Paul Kibler who...

Barry Stephen Cooper

Barry Stephen Cooper

Nov 15, 2022

 

 

Barry Stephen Cooper, 75 of Bucyrus passed away on Tuesday November 15, 2022 at home.  Barry was born June 8, 1947 in Bucyrus to the late Archie Quentin Cooper and Mary Rose (Caporini) Cooper-Bores.  He was also preceded in death by step father Bernie Bores and one grandson.

Barry is survived by daughters Karrie and Leesa; brother Patrick...

Mazie Alice Butler

Mazie Alice Butler

Nov 13, 2022

Mazie Alice Butler, age 90, went to be with the Lord November 13, 2022. Mazie was born to the late Samuel and Beaulah (Dummitt) Lambert July 22, 1932 in Ruggles, Kentucky. Mazie is preceded in death by husband, Ralph Butler; parents, Samuel and Beaulah Lambert; siblings, Stanley Lambert, Lester Lambert, Mildred Bauer, Donald Lambert, Jack Lambert, and Roger Lambert.

Mazie is...

Donald Wayne Heiby

Donald Wayne Heiby

Nov 13, 2022

 

Bucyrus - Donald W. Heiby was born on July 17, 1930, in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Norman and Gladys Heiby, and died at the age of 92 years on November 13, 2022.  He married Mary Eckstein on September 10, 1950, who has preceded him in death.  Also preceding him were two infant brothers and two infant sisters.

Donald...